Antique Japanese Meiji Mother Child Photograph Portrait Kimono Black White PH47 ball The handle has a decorative

The handle has a decorative karakusa winding vine design

The bamboo's natural knots and grain are accentuated by a dark brown stain

it is called a Hashioki (chopstick rest)

Minor scratches on the back

Outside: 9 x 9 x 8 cm

Antique Japanese Meiji Mother Child Photograph Portrait Kimono Black White PH47 ball The handle has a decorativeAntique Japanese Mother and Child Portrait Photograph This is an original antique Meiji Era black and white photograph of a mother grandmother with a small boy child. They both wear formal kimono. The mother is seated on a decorative chair while the boy stands. The child's kimono is very elaborate which likely means this photo was taken during the Shichi Go San holiday where children aged 7, 5, and 3 are celebrated for their health and resilience, and